dead battery open trunk HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 142 Security System P. 145 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 148
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 170 Adjusting the Seats P. 172
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 297 General Information on the Audio System P. 300
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 355, 382
When Driving P. 422 Honda Sensing ® P. 450 Braking P. 494 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 501
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 508 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 509
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 521 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 536
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 548 Battery P. 558 Remote Transmitter Care P. 560
Cleaning P. 563 Accessories and Modifications P. 568
Engine Does Not Start P. 580 If the Battery Is Dead P. 583
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 589 Fuses P. 595Emergency Towing P. 599
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 601 Refueling P. 602
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 609 Reporting Safety Defects P. 610
Authorized Manuals P. 616 Customer Service Information P. 617
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 125
FeaturesP. 201
DrivingP. 415
MaintenanceP. 511
Handling the UnexpectedP. 571
InformationP. 603
IndexP. 619
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Quick Reference Guide
29
Handling the Unexpected (P 571)
Flat Tire (P 573)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 589)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 580)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 595)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 587)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 599)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
146
Controls
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitter or smart entry system*, or turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked with the key, remo te transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indi cator in the instrument panel and the blinki ng interval
changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener on the
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
smart entry system
*.Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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571
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 572
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 573
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 580
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 581Emergency Engine Stop ................... 582
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 583
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 586
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 587 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....589
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ...589
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 590
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 591
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ... 592
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 593 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 594
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 595
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 598
Emergency Towing ........................... 599
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door... 600
If You Cannot Open the Trunk ........ 601
Refueling ........................................... 602
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Index
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Lighting .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 112
Average Speed .......................................... 112
B
Battery....................................................... 558
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 558
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 560
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 224, 280
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 355, 382
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 494
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 499
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Brake Assist System ................................. 500
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 496
Indicator (Amber)............................... 79, 592
Indicator (Red) ........................... 78, 591, 592
Parking Brake .......................................... 494
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 168
Built-in Key ................................................ 128 Bulb Replacement
.................................... 536
Brake Lights, Tail/Rear Si de Marker Lights, Rear
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights ... 543
Fog Lights ............................................... 538
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 541
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 540
Headlights ............................................... 536
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 544
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 542
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 544
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 542
Taillights.................................................. 544
Bulb Specifications ........................... 604, 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 536
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
Child Safety ................................................. 62
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 144
Child Seat .................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 64
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 69 Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Using a Tether .......................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 565
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 563
Climate Control System ........................... 193
Changing the Mode................ 193, 194, 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 197
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 562
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensors ................................................... 200
Synchronization Mode ............................ 199
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 193
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 453
Coat Hooks ............................................... 190
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 453
Compact Spare Tire .................. 573, 605, 607
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 431
Fluid ....................................................... 533
Kickdown ............................................... 431
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 24, 433, 435
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 586
Shifting ........................................... 432, 434
Controls .................................................... 125
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Index
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 531
Adding the Coolant ................................ 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 431
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customer Service Information ................ 617
Customized Features ............... 115, 318, 325
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 161
Dead Battery ............................................ 583
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 351
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 197
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 158
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 170
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 525
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 157
Display Setup .................................... 215, 250
Display/Information Button ............ 110, 228
Door Mirrors ............................................. 171
Doors ........................................................ 128
Auto Door Locking.................................. 141
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 141
Door Open Message ........................... 37, 95
Keys........................................................ 128 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside............................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside............................................ 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 551
Driver Information Interface ................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 95
Driving ....................................................... 415
Braking .................................................... 494
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Shifting Position .............................. 432, 434
Starting the Engine .......................... 422, 425
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 562
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................. 438
Elapsed Time ............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 593
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 439
Emergency ................................................ 599
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 582
Emergency Trunk Opener ................ 144, 601
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Oil ........................................................... 524
Starting ........................................... 422, 425 Switch Buzzer.......................................... 152
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding the Coolant................................. 532
Overheating ............................................ 587
Temperature Gauge ................................ 108
Engine Oil ................................................. 524
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 525
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 516
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 81, 589
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 524
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 153
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 565
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 171
F
Features.................................................... 201
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 562
Oil ........................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 573
Floor Mats ................................................. 564
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 534
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 535
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